1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, East London. This role requires supporting students in a dynamic school environment, providing one-to-one assistance, and is suitable for candidates with a passion for education. Experience in LSA/SEN roles is preferred but not mandatory. The position is full-time with a contract starting in January 2026 and is temporary, likely lasting for one term.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in LSA/SEN work for KS1 or KS2 preferred although not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a SEN student.
• Assist with lesson plans, assess student work, and help invigilate tests.
• Work full time hours during term time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school; based in Redbridge, East London. The school is a Four‑form Primary school with a supportive leadership team with a dynamic and inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning support Assistant to support one‑to‑one with one to help students thrive in and out of the classroom.

This position is open to all qualified candidates with a passion for education and student support. Prior SEN/LSA classroom experience is preferred but not required.

Contract/ Position Details

• Location: Redbridge, East London.
• Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Type of work: one‑to‑one work with SEN student, assess student work, lesson plans/activities, help invigilate tests etc.
• Contract or position start date: January 2026.
• Duration/Likely Duration: 1 term contract may be extended.
• Contract or position end date (if applicable): end of term 1.
• Contract type: Temporary.
• Full time/part time: Full time.
• Minimum pay rate: depending on pay scale.
• Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Mon - Fri (term time only).

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience LSA/SEN work for KS1 or KS2 preferred but not required.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the past year.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

To be eligible for this role through Prospero

• Have a valid right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please apply with your most up to date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!